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Chicks Chickens Poultry for sale in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

10 Chicks Chickens Poultry for sale in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

Chickens, also known as hens or chicks in their early stages, have their origins in Southeast Asia, where they were first domesticated from the red junglefowl around 8,000 years ago. Widely kept across the United Kingdom, these birds have distinctive physical traits including colorful plumage — with males often being more vibrant — and fleshy crests called combs on their heads. Their combs and wattles help regulate temperature, making them well-adapted to various climates. Chickens exhibit unique behaviours, such as dust bathing to maintain feather health and establishing a social pecking order within flocks. Known for their friendly temperament, they are suitable for backyard poultry keepers seeking both egg production and companionship. Popular in the UK for keeping live chickens, many enthusiasts search for "chickens for sale" or "hens for sale near me" to start their flocks. Whether you are buying baby chicks or point of lay chickens for egg-laying, chickens are versatile and hardy birds, thriving in free-range or well-managed environments. Their care involves providing shelter, nutrition, and protection from predators, making them a rewarding choice for both beginners and experienced poultry keepers alike.

Chickens poultry Silkie Chicks - Advert 1
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Silkie Chicks

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

🐣 Silkie Chicks, Unsexed. 🥚 Hatch date: 2/11/2025 & 19/11/2025 & 2/12/2025. 📖 Follow North West Poultry on Facebook for updates.

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LeylandLancashire (43.6mi)
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Chickens poultry 🤎🤍Day old Silkie Chicks (11/12) 🤍🤎 - Advert 2
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🤎🤍Day old Silkie Chicks (11/12) 🤍🤎

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

4 x beautiful pure bred silkies born 11th of December. Unsexed as too young. Message for more details. Next to hatch: 🐣 Silkies 📦 Healthy, active, well-socialised chicks 🏡 Raised with proper c

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GlossopDerbyshire (21.5mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Black Copper Marans (born 3/12)  - Advert 3
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Black Copper Marans (born 3/12)

Chickens

3 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Day old Maran chicks born 3/12 7 x unsexed black copper Marans from a dark egg strain. raised in a house with family and animals and handled daily. £10 each Follow the Facebook page for hatch ava

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GlossopDerbyshire (21.5mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Pure Breed American Silkie chicks  - Advert 4
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Pure Breed American Silkie chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

One now Sold Beautiful hand reared pure breed American Silkies. Adorable social birds who love a cuddle .15.00 each to 5 star homes ONLY. Deposit Required Please

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WorksopNottinghamshire (33.6mi)
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Chickens poultry Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer  in Preston - Advert 5
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Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer

Chickens

10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of

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PrestonLancashire (44.2mi)
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Chickens poultry Pilkies - Bantams ❤️ - Advert 6
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Pilkies - Bantams ❤️

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

❤️❤️ B A N T A M C H I C K E N S ❤️❤️ Super cute Pilkies - Silkies x Pekins - gorgeous birds, friendly and chilled out, great little birds, only got this batch arriving next week - when they are

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PrestonLancashire (44.2mi)
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Chickens poultry Hybrid chicks  - Advert 7
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Hybrid chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Lights Sussex cross silkie Hybrid chickens due to hatch in 10 days also have indian runner ducks due to hatch

ManchesterGreater Manchester (29mi)
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Chickens poultry 10 week old poulets for sale - Advert 8
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10 week old poulets for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Black copper maran chicks available Cream legbar * black copper maran (mars bars) 6 poulets available mostly female

ManchesterGreater Manchester (29mi)
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Chickens poultry Six week old chicks - Advert 9
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Six week old chicks

Chickens

13 weeksAge
MaleSex
£5Price

I bought these at nearly 2 weeks old and they were advertised as female Cream Legbar chicks. They are now almost 6 weeks old and looking like Roosters. Looking to rehome them

WarringtonWarrington (44.9mi)
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Chickens poultry 🫒🥚 OLIVE EGGER CHICKS 💚 born 5/12 - Advert 10
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🫒🥚 OLIVE EGGER CHICKS 💚 born 5/12

Chickens

7 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

🫒🥚 OLIVE EGGER CHICKS 💚 (Beautiful green eggs!) Looking to add something special to your flock? Day-old Olive Egger chicks will be hatching soon and ready for new homes — perfect for anyone wanti

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GlossopDerbyshire (21.5mi)
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FAQs

Are chickens considered poultry?

Yes, chickens are considered poultry, which is the category of domesticated birds raised primarily for their meat and/or eggs. They are one of the most common poultry species along with turkeys, ducks, and geese.

How are chickens classified in poultry?

Chickens are classified as a species within poultry and further divided into classes based on age, sex, and purpose such as broilers for meat, layers for eggs, roasters, and capons. There are also standard breed classes including American, Asiatic, Continental, English, Mediterranean, and others.

Do poultry chickens lay eggs?

Yes, female chickens, known as hens once mature, lay eggs regardless of the presence of a male chicken (rooster). Egg-laying ability depends on the breed, with some bred specifically for high egg production while meat breeds lay fewer eggs.

Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?

Male chicks from egg-laying breeds are typically not used for meat production because they do not develop the large breast and leg muscles needed for quality meat and are therefore not economically viable. As a result, these male chicks are commonly culled shortly after hatching, while male meat-breed chickens are used for meat.